Overview

Imagine bringing a new cancer diagnostic test from the lab safely to market, via patent applications, through regulatory and quality assurance systems, capital raising, marketing and finally sales. Each step requires advanced technical skills but also business acumen and communications skills.

Biotechnology uses fundamental biological and medical knowledge to develop new processes and products in health, agribusiness, food and other areas of human technology.

More than that, we know that soft skills are important too, which is why we include subjects on business, scientific communication and leadership, to ensure you’ll be ready to enter the biotechnology industry with confidence.

Career outcomes

Graduates from the Biotechnology program at University of Melbourne go on to work as

biochemical engineers,
biotech manufacturing professionals,
entrepreneurs,
investment analysts,
patent consultants,
policy analysts,
product managers,
production managers,
project managers,
quality assurance professionals,
research scientists,
and sales or business development managers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biotechnology Impacts in Society

Regulation of Biotechnology

Data and Decision Making

Leadership in Science

Commercialisation of Science

From Lab to Life

Communicating Science at Work

Project Management in Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

200 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 072809G

To be considered for entry, you must have completed:

An undergraduate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 65 per cent.

In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider prior academic performance.
You must meet the University’s English language requirements for graduate courses.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56000 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

40992 AUD / year

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Additional Details

Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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